Saturday, September 17, 2011

Happy Sunday!

I'm really enjoying getting into my blog I have to say! I have set myself a goal to post regularly and so far I'm finding it not such a challenge (final last words during the first week!). Today is Sunday and I felt like baking something. Ollie helped, Luca... not so much!  :)






I'm off to enjoy the sun... (in between the clouds).

Friday, September 16, 2011

More Owls...

I have made a few more owls.. not quite finished yet as they need buttons for eyes.
It's good to have a stash of pressies for any new babies born.


Yay! it's the weekend - I'm off to bed early tonight so I have energy to enjoy it. Night!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The Wrap-and-Go Skirt!

I have bought so much fabric lately... so I really need to get sewing. I have fabric coming out my ears and I really can't justify spending any more money on fabric if I'm not finding time to sew.... the problem is it's an addiction! Anyway so this week I have made something for myself - Again! I found the pattern at the Sally's for about $1... I'm not one for following patterns... so I changed it up and did it my way :) Turned out ok, although its see-through and needs a petty coat under it.





Hope your enjoying your day :) 

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Latest second-hand treasures

I must be at the Salvation Army Shop almost every second day! I don't "need" half the goodies I find.... but I just love the thrill of finding something for next to nothing :) Here are a few of my finds as of lately.

I found the little one at good ol' Sally's, its' Japanese. And the other at a garage sale for $4 - its a Crown Lyn - I love it!


I have no idea what I planned to do with these but I had to have some - at the Sally's recently they have had a huge assortment of colours. I kind of just like them as decoration in my sewing room too.


a random assortment of fabrics. I have been on the look out for pants and short fabric for the boys - most of these fit the bill... now to find some time to sew them! The story of my life!



Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Vintage fabric Skirt

So I found a lovely vintage curtain on trademe a month or so ago... and have made a skirt from it. Here are the pics...




I have a a bit left and I'm contemplating making a top so you could wear them together like a full dress. May be a tad OTT though?

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Little Owl

We are having a Baby Shower for a friend tomorrow and I decided I would make something. Here is what I have whipped up this arvo. I really like the colours together. I might make a few more as I have so much of this blue/green fabric.... 


Made with 100% natural fabrics. Cotton, silk and wool, recycled buttons and stuffed with the fabric offcuts :)


x

Ollie's Masterpiece

Last weekend while doing our usually Saturday morning coffee and cake then a look at the local Salvation army shop, I spotted this HUGE but rather ugly framed picture. I thought to myself surely this could be rescued and turned into something cool!


Have a look and see what we did with it.....








We all just love how it turned out and it works perfectly in our kitchen :)


xx